I'd try for Express as hard as you can.
However, there is a way to develop your code "smart" as well.
http://sholliday.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!A68482B9628A842A!176.entry
The Compaq Edition is an option.
Others will chime in with a few other options as well.
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Either way if you check the example above, you can develop code which will
protect yourself for a possibly db switch.
"bob" <st**************@cutthis.adriley.co.nzwrote in message
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Hi,
OK, it is off topic but I am looking for c# developer feedback.
New Windows app project totally selfcontained.
Will need to handle BLOBs (pictures)
Useful life about 5 years then into the bin.
Doesn't justify a heavy weight Database engine.
Remote deployment. (O'seas)
I was originally going to use Access but then thought of SqlServer
2005 Express.
What does the panel think?
thanks
Bob